Conference wahoo::fishing

From what I could decypher from 1197.* it looks like this.....
    
    
    The defending champions????
    
    Harbormaster & DONMAC
    Ranger Ron & TBDW
    SSS & ?
    Denny Rieu & Larry
    Gitzit & ?
    Gary Mattson & ?
    Ray Tadry & ?
    John "Bomber" Easter & Jim Flanders
    Bassmaster & ?
    Lavender Jack & Skoal Bandit
    Les Baczko & Craig Accari
    Robert Nicolazzo & ?
    
    
    Anybody else??????
    
    John.
    
    P.S. The rules will be out soon.

Yeah, John... the OTHER defending co-champions will also be there!!

The MIGHTY HOLESHOT JOE AND FISH FACTORY FLETHER will be there!

    How did I miss putting you guys in??? Your on my paper list. I'll
    correct the misdeed.
    
    
    John

>>    How did I miss putting you guys in??? Your on my paper list. I'll
>>    correct the misdeed.
    
The ommission is understandable, especially knowing that the team of HSJ & 
FFF is such a powerhouse team.  Others much stronger and more talented than 
you have trembled before us, so no apologies are needed.

-HSJ- (gone for 2 weeks vacation...and back to my new-found smallmouth 
       heaven)



hmmmm.... "new-found"?? .... was that a clue, Don?? (heh...heh)    

       donmac, did you have a chance to check on the tourney launching
    fee?
                                          Denny

    No, I haven't.  John, since your running this prestigous event, why
    don't you give them a call...?
    
    donmac 

    Please put the team of Jack Whites and ????
    on the list. I'm sure I'll come up with a 
    partner by then... We just need to compare 
    some schedules. 
    
    Thanks,
    
    Jack
    

    John,
    	
    	Damn,I'm going to have to pull out my entry. As Les stated in
    an earlier reply the HLO site and a few others are having the 
    infamous Canobie Lake outing on that day. As much as I want to fish
    this tourney,family comes first. Looks like I won't have to pay
    any money into the Chris and Les fishing fund this time around,even
    though I was planning on dusting them. I hope everyone catches some
    fish.
    
    						Gary
                                                                  

    Hay Les and Gary go on the alternate day to Canobie Lake.  Many
    people have done this in the past so they could go fishing to this
    event!
    
    BB
    

    
    
    	John....my partner is this PRESTIGIOUS event is Larry Boucher.
    	He will share in my "CURSE OF THE ONE FISH".  This curse, which
    	has haunted me or the teams I am on in the last three DEC tournies, 
    	including the one on the ice, CAN be broken on Monomonac which is
    	Indian for "curses broken here."  
    
    	I am just letting everyone know that It CERTAINLY hasn't been poor
    	fishing that has plagued me in the past, I am fighthing something
    	SUPERNATURAL here!!!!!!!!!......:-)
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    	[do you think they bought that?......nah!]

    
        Sign up Bill Facey & Stuart Champiny .  We will be using a canoe
    	and a lot of luck.  
    
    	Could someone send me directions to Monomonac ?  It's the least
    	you could do for taking our money!!


                                         Stuart

    Update as of 8/14/89:
    
    DonMac & Harbormaster
    Ranger Ron & TBDW
    HSJ & FFF
    SSS & ??
    Denny Rieu & Larry
    Gitzit & Larry Boucher
    Ray Tadry & Ken Kulp
    John Easter & Jim Flanders
    Bassmaster & ??
    Lavender Jack & Skoal Bandit
    Les Baczko & Craig Accari
    Robert Nicolazzo & ??
    Jack Whites & ??
    Bill Facey & Stuart Champiny
    
    Not bad, 14 teams, if all show!!

    still plenty of time for plenty more teams to sign up...
    
    what about bassin' bob and r/o palmer???????
    
    donmac

    
    Hi all.
    
    Sign me up !!  (It seems that I can't get enough of these tournies
    these days !!)
    
    Officially add the team of Walter "Gus" Surrette and
    			       Lou Blasi
    
    
    The Buschmaster....  still in search of that first bit of return
    			 tourney money... Close, but no cigar.
    
    
   

    Yo....
    
    MassMaster here.....
    
    haven't been catching anything worthwhile lately anyway...so might
    as well go back to that god foresaken place again...
    
    sign up MassMaster & MissMaster

    
    	I would like to enter the team of Frenchy and Mick Rogers in
    the fall classic.I too,haven't been catching anything,the only thing
    that I caught since  the spring classic was a small perch,(only
    been fishing once since then :-( ) Looking forward to contributing
    the $$$$$ to the winners and the BBQ
    
    
    Frenchy

    
    Please alter the ???? to Paul Reid.
    
    -SSS-

    
    	tap..tap..tap      test, testing 1...2...3...
    
    	Is this note working?????
    
    	I KNOW we can come up with more entries than we have.....
    	do I have to say something "legendary" to make you guys
    	come to the tourney so you can swamp my boat???....:-)
    
    	Kiv, Bassin' Al and others......come on down (or up)
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    	Ranger Ron.....maybe we can advertise that TBDW will be backing
    	your boat in the water....that should draw a crowd.
    

    
    
     Due to my manager getting married that day, (What a gut , huh!!)
     
      The "BASSMASTER" will not be able to attend this coverted event.
    
      I wish all a good time as good fishing will probably elude you.
    
      Anyone wishing to know the "BASSMASTERS" prime spots on te lake 
      send mail to MRBASS::DSULLIVAN and I'll tell you where they are.
    
      - Dave
    

                             -< Where Where >-
           Where is this pond er er lake that this is taking place,
           I never heard of it..        WIZzard

    Sign another "sucker" I mean winner up.  The great team of:
    
    Bart Lasky and
    Jerry "Get the NET!" Sobona
    
    I must be crazy to go to this dump again but who can resist.	

re .22 

    Detailed directions to Lake Monomonac can be found in 323.40, 323.60, and
1212.22. 

    Basically the ramp (Valley Marine) is off Rt 202 in Ringe, NH about
100 yds north of the Winchendon,Mass border.  All states can run their boats
here and either MA or NH licenses are recognized.  This lake has give us
Deccies a rough time the 3 or 4 times we've held tournaments there, but it is
a pretty lake and we generally have a good turnout.

re. Gitzit

	I expect to be there, however it's still over a month away, and I
wouldn't want to give ya'll too much time to worry yourselves sick about how
you're going to get more fish than I do.

Al

    
    
    re. 24      Yo...Al...as long as you don't get more than ONE fish
    	[and I've seen you fish...:-)] the CURSE shouldn't prevent
    	me from getting more than you!!!  
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    

    
    YOU GOT ROOM FOR (2) FROM MR1 THAT GO BY THE HANDLES THE WARDEN
    & THE RIDDLER, ALSO ARE IS BEER ALLOWED, WHEN WILL THE RULES &
    COST BE AVAILABLE FOR PRINT
                                         SIGNED THE "WARDEN"
     
    
    
    

    Well guys,    
    
        I must bow out of this one.  I hope someone catches the fish that
    is in that lake.  I know for a fact that there are 3, I saw them.
    
    Good Luck  Have fun,  
    
    team of
    Les Baczko & Craig Accari
    

       I have to cancel too. Larry has a tourney on the Cape that weekend,
    and he has the boat!
                                          Denny

    
    
          please add the team of mike KIV murphy and brian cronin
      to the tourney list.
    
                                                  thanks
                                                       kiv

    Two newcomers to the Dec fishing tournament tour.
    Please enter the team of Bob Rheault and Dan McCabe.
    
    Is it ok if my partner does not work for Dec ?
    
    He's the one with the boat.
    
    Thanks
    
    Bob
    

    Add another team to the list: Russ Doty and George Shaw.
    
    Is dynamite legal at Monomonac?  How about electroshock?

Hey, TourneyMaster (that's YOU John) .... how about a registration update.  
I'm having a little difficulty keeping track of who's coming 'n who aint'!
... add two teams ... drop one ... add one team ... drop two.  Kinda sounds 
like someone is knitting a sweater!


>> Some one asked about the use of dynamite or electroshock.  

WHADDAYA CRAZY!?!?   YA WANNA KILL THE ONLY BASS IN THE LAKE?!?!

It looks like we're gonna have a decent turnout this year.  I didn't realize 
that there were that many fools working for DEC...especially those that have 
fished this place before.  Gawd!  What gluttons for punishment!

R/O, however, tells me he has the utmost confidence in catching fish on 
Monomonac.  Gee, Rick...I hope you and BB can find someplace to hide 'cause 
EVERYONE will be watching where you go!  (Hey, DonMac...you plant that 
homing device on BB's Ranger yet?)

Ahhhh....the colors of fall are almost upon us.  And boy does that SUCK!

-HSJ-

    Joe's got a point there Mr. Easter, I though you were running this
    show!  
    
    By the way... we do not have the beach for the 1/2 time weigh-in.  The
    person who got that for us last time has not responded back to us.
    
    So, we have to come up with some other plans.  Either cancel the half
    time weigh-in, get permission from the marina to hang around for an
    hour during the day, or maybe have a raft up and use the BARGE for
    the weigh-in...
    
    So, come on John, let's hear from ya!
    
    donmac
    
    ps: John is probably on vacation for the next two weeks, camping on
    Pawtuckaway practicing for our final ABC tourny! 

    MassMaster here....
    
    before the entries are updated...
    
    SCRATH Lange & Lange....
    
    I'm PRE-Fishing Oxbow Pond/Conn. River that weekend for the 
    State Fish-Offs.....the following weekend...
    
    So the 20hp "race" to Don Mac's spot will be down to two
    boats...Bushmaster,and Don Mac
    
    (I'd-a beaten youboth anyway...;-) ..)
    
    "MassMaster"
    

     RE: The Beach

     I spoke to Dave Watts yesterday, and has since moved to a new place on
     Masochistimac and is no longer a member of that beach association.  He
     is going to try and see if he can get permision, but I wouldn't count
     on it.

     keith

    Just have one weighin...  10 fish is more than enough
    BB

    I aint goin
    

>>< Note 1212.38 by UPOA1::WIERSUM "The Back Deck Wizard" >


>>   I aint goin
    

>> < Note 1212.38 by UPOA1::WIERSUM "The Back Deck Wizard" >


>>    I aint goin
  

GEEZ!!!  	W H A D D A   W I M P !!!

You don't go and I don't wanna see your face at the Centrum.  Whatsamatta?

Afraid it might rain?  Afraid RR might catch a bigger fish than you?

I'll even bring an extra brew for you to down if that'll entice you out
of you warm bed.

What??  No team of BB and R/O??  I'm disappointed.  I really wanted to win 
with them there!  Oh well...

BTW Don... Chris and I aren't sharing 1st place with anyone this year!

-HSJ-  

    
    RE: .38
    
    >	...ain't sharing first place with anyone this year.
    
    	Your probably right... cause we ain't planning to share first
    	place with anyone either.
    
    	Harbormaster
    
    	... although it was a pretty good pay-off for the four of us last
    	    year.
    

    
    
     If it is not to late add Dave Campbell and Mike Katapodis to the list.
     This will be my first tourney and I'm looking forward to it.
     

    (still plenty of time to sign up)
    
    DonMac & Harbormaster
    Ranger Ron & ??? (The Back Deck Wimp WIMPED OUT *AGAIN*)
    HSJ & FFF
    SSS & Paul Reid
    Gitzit & Larry Boucher
    Ray Tadry & Ken Kulp
    John Easter & Jim Flanders
    Lavender Jack & Skoal Bandit
    Robert Nicolazzo & ??
    Jack Whites & ??
    Bill Facey & Stuart Champiny
    Gus" Surrette and Lou Blasi
    Frenchy and Mick Rogers
    Bart Lasky and Jerry "Get the NET!" Sobona
    the warden & the riddler
    KIV murphy and brian cronin
    Bob Rheault and Dan McCabe
    Russ Doty and George Shaw
    Dave Campbell and Mike Katapodis

>>    No Les, It was fishing with people like you in the club that made
>>    me quit. All you jerks took the fun out of fishing. I certainly hope 
>>    all the folks in noteland enjoy this little tiff. 
    
    Boys! Boys!  Settle down now...  Let's not get violent!  8^)
    
    Actually, your "little tiff" is common one.  The "seriousness" of
    fishing can be a hot topic, both between fisherman who have differemt 
    ideas about fishing - and husbands and wives who VERY OFTEN have 
    different opinions...
    
    maybe this should be a separate topic...
    
    donmac

I'd be willing to occupy the back deck of someone's boat.  So, if you need
a partner, please let me know.  I'm up for some sun & fun

Tim

    what will the payout for this be?  1 2 3 or what?
    
    Refresh my screen with the entry fee, ramp fee and what ever every
    one should know?  Is it only one weigh-in?
    
    BB

    Bob (and everyone else),
    
    I still haven't gotten ahold of John Easter.  I'll post the info now
    based upon our past tournaments, I'll assume John wasn't going to
    change much.  I'll send John a copy of what I post.  I know I'll see
    John on Saturday - our final ABC tournament - so I'll tell him then 
    what I posted.
    
    Since we do not habe the beach, we will not plan a noon time weigh-in.
    
    I called Valley Marina to see about the discount launch fee, the person
    who answered the phone was going to have someone call me.
    
    stay tuned... donmac

WHERE :  Monomonac Lake, Rindge, NH 
WHEN  :  Saturday, Sep 30, 1989 - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHO   :  Anyone is invited as long as one member of the team is a DEC employee.
WHAT  :  2 man Team Event (2 people per boat)
FEES  :  $20/team and (optional) $5/person for the Hawg Pool
	 (plus a launch fee which should only be a couple of dollars)
LIMITS:  10 bass/team 
SIZE  :  12" minimum length, measure with pinched tail.

Lake Monomonac resides on the Rindge, NH - Winchendon, Mass border, which
means that boat registrations and fishing licenses for either state will do.
This is why we have selected Monomonac for most of our interstate tournies.

As stated above, any two man team consisting of at least one DEC employee
is welcome to attend.  A boat of some sort is required, be it a canoe, 
bass boat, cruiser, or anything in between.  

We'll be launching at Valley Marina in Rindge, NH, located on Rt 202 about 
200 yds north of the Rindge NH / Winchendon MA border.

For more detailed directions check out notes 323.40-323.60, there's probably
5 or 6 different sets of directions in there.

Park in the sand lot on the East side of 202 just south of the marina.

You will pay your entry fee when you launch your boat.  The tournament
organizer will be there with a clipboard collecting money and handing 
out hard copies if the rules that are posted in the following note. 


The Start
---------
The tournament starts at exactly 7AM.  Please arrive early and try to have
your boat in the water by 6:30 at the latest.  

At 6:45 all boats with >= 5hp that are IN THE WATER may draw for starting 
postion.  After 6:45 each boat in the water will get the next starting 
position available.  If you have >= 5hp and would rather not draw for position, 
you may "bring up the rear".

High powered boats - please use extreme caution during the start, remember 
this is not the Classic.  It's a casual tournament for fun, with many small 
boats around.  

Small boats -  if you draw a low number starting postion and there's a 150hp
bass bustin' battle station behind ya, don't try and lead the way, please 
bear to the right so that they may pass safely.    


Changes from past tournaments
------------------------------
In addition to your entry fee, the tournament director will also be collecting
money for the launch fee.  This fee has not yet been negotiated with the
marina.  We should be able to get a discount.  It will probably be a 
couple of dollars.
    
    (Note: This next item may be up for some debate.  But due to a
    situation that came up at the last Fall Classic, I think it's fair.
    Let us know what you think.)
    
ARRIVE ON TIME!  If you show up late you may not fish the tournament unless 
you are lucky enough to find the tournament director out on the water and 
notify him that you are now in the tournament - fishing before you find the 
tournament director will disqualify you from the tournament. 

---

Please read the o-fish-al tournament rules and regulations that are 
posted in the following note!

Ok, that's it for now.  Keep those entries coming, Don Mac  

RULES:

1.   HAVE FUN!

2.   Violators of Rule #1 may be banned from all future events!

3.   ONLY artificial lures allowed - NO live/dead bait allowed (excluding
     pork strips/frogs).

3.   ONLY ONE line/person in the water at a time.

4.   NO trolling.

5.   "CATCH & RELEASE" policy in effect.

6.   50 Yard Rule - All boats must keep at least 50 yards distance from 
     another boat's "territory".  No crowding-in.

7.   PAYOFFS -	# Teams 	 Payoffs   		
    		-------		---------               		
	 	2-5		1 - 100%     		 
         	6-10            2 - 60/40               
         	11-20		3 - 50/30/20 		
	 	21+ 		5 - 45/25/15/10/5       
								 
        Note that we're talking about the actual number of teams
        that show up, not how many that registered.
                                     
    		Hawg Pool: Heaviest Bass 100%
    
    
8.   Starting time will be 7AM prompt from the marina.  All powered boats
     with motors > 5 HP will draw for starting positions.  Canoes & boats
     with < 5 HP will leave AFTER all powered boats depart to prevent 
     potential swamping from their wakes.

9.   Final weigh-in will be at 3:00 PM at the launch site for ALL.  Given 
     that this event is an all-day affair, it should not be necessary to 
     grant additional time extensions for the smaller boats.

10.  DEAD FISH AT WEIGH-IN - There will be an 2oz penalty for any dead
     fish.  

11.  SHORT FISH AT WEIGH-IN -  All fish that not obviously greater than 12
     inches will be measured at the weigh-in.  There will not be a penalty 
     - you will just be harassed for trying to weight in a short fish! 8^)
        
11.  See Rule #1!

    Dean from Vallley Marina just called me.  We have the standard bass
    club discount of 50%.  It's normally now $6 to launch, so we'll be
    paying $3 per boat.  This money will be collected by the tournament 
    directory when you pay the entry fee.
    
    donmac

    Hey guys, I'am back now. Had to go to the little boys room!!!
    
    Really, I just took over the DEL LAB in NR5 and between that and
    spending six days on lake Ontario for King Salmon I just never had
    a chanch to get into the notesfile. I was going to update this fri.
    but Don did it for me. Thanks Don, for riding herd for me in my
    absence.
    
    BTW, Jim Flanders can't make it due to the fact that he's fishing
    the B.A.S.S finals and he is in 1st place for BASS MASTER OF THE
    YEAR (2nd time running). So, I need to check with Mr. Shively first
    and if he decides not to fish then my back deck will be open for
    another non-boater.
    
    Now, now, now. Don't everyone jump at once. I know all that have
    ridden on the Battleship COBRA have enjoyed the comforts and know
    what it's like to have room to fish and move about while a football
    scrimmage is occurring on the deck, but only ONE will be able to
    attend.
    
    
    John.

       So John, which note do we go to to read about your Lake O. monsters?
                                        Denny

    
    	I was hoping to make this one and meet some more faces, but,
    my sister has planned a surprize 60th Bday party for my Dad on
    September 30 and I guess I should go... 
    
                       Johnny Roach

    First day out:
    			6 salmon, largest-43lb, total weight 175lb
    
    second day out:
    			2 salmon, largest-28lb, total weight 42lb
    
    third day out:
    			2 salmon, largest-27lb, total weight 52lb
    
    fourth day out:
    			1 salmon, 31lb, had another one on, lost it.
    
    fifth day out:
    			2 hooked, 2 lost.
    
    All five days, we drank lots of beer and ate lots of food.
    
    I'll bring the pictures to the next two weekend tournys.
    
    Regards, John.

    O.K. guys, those of you who don't have a partner either get one
    listed or close the ranks and buddy up on those open decks. 
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    
    DonMac & Harbormaster
    Ranger Ron & ??? (The Back Deck Wimp WIMPED OUT *AGAIN*)
    HSJ & FFF
    SSS & Paul Reid
    Gitzit & Larry Boucher
    Ray Tadry & Ken Kulp
    John Easter & Roger Boudreau
    Lavender Jack & Skoal Bandit
    Robert Nicolazzo & ???
    Jack Whites & ???
    Bill Facey & Stuart Champiny
    Gus" Surrette and Lou Blasi
    Frenchy and Mick Rogers
    Bart Lasky and Jerry "Get the NET!" Sobona
    The Warden & The Riddler
    KIV Murphy and Brian Cronin
    Bob Rheault and Dan McCabe
    Russ Doty and George Shaw
    Dave Campbell and Mike Katapodis

    Things look good for this weekend, so, Add the team of 
    
    	Bassin' Bob Puishys and R/O Rich Palmer to the list!!
    

Once again, I am available for a back deck.....

Tim

    Bad news boys but the team of Bart Lasky and Jerry Sobona has to cancel
    out.  My partner has some problems with that date and I'm out of a
    partner.  If anybody wants to hook up with me just give me a buzz.
    
    				Bart Lasky

    Bart, do you have a boat??? Tim Lucia is looking for a ride!
    
    Tim, if Bart dosen't have a boat both of you should get in touch
    with one of the three entrants who have no rear ballist.
    
    
    John. (MFWIC of the DIGITAL 1989 FALL CLASSIC).

    I won't be able to make the tourney....
    
    		Maybe in the spring.
    
    			Robert.

    Hay Rich did you see this?  I put in our entry and they drop like
    flies!!   :^)
    

    Phil Wells and John Simmons
    
    Looking forward to a little more action than last year!

Well...the BIG day is almost upon us.  It looks like we'll have a good 
turnout once again.  Long-range forecasts predict a sunny day with temps in 
the mid to upper 60's.  I suspect that we'll have a heavy fog early in the 
A.M. like last year.  It'll be interesting to see how the HarborMaster's 
Party Barge holds up if it gets windy (as it usually does!).  

It looks like we still have less than 20 teams, so there will be a 3-place 
payoff.  If we can get it up to 20 or more, we move to a 5-place payoff.  
Hey, Mr. Easter, how about keeping out a $1 for the SMALLEST bass caught??
That should prove to be interesting.  Anyone got a scale that is accurate 
to a quarter of an ounce??

See y'all there...bright 'n early.

-HSJ-

    
    
    
    	Well........that so and so that had the boat I was to fish in
    	pulled out on me.......BUT that does not mean the Gitzit' won't
    	be at the tourney to try to retain my 23rd place and 16th place
    	finishes that I have had in the last two...:-)  I will just be
    	fishing in the "Ted Williams Special" instead.  
    
    	Since "Ted" is electric motor powered, I could use an additional
    	battery for the day.  If anyone can provide me with one I certainly
    	would appreciate it.
    
    	So.........with that portion complete......See you all on Saturday.
    	
    	Gitzit'
    	
    
    

    I have good news and bad news again. 
    The Good News -- The Bandit cant make it -- so no scum line this year.
    He could, but a serious golf match was brewing with old friends who
    have come into town..... you know the story..
    The BAD News -- North Woods Coots can make it. So if we have a nice
    beach day again Coots will want to hang around there. With my 12x50
    binocclars. 
    If we dont, have a nice beach day, the boat with all the screaming 
    and yelling will be ours.  (Not because we are catching fish mind you
    -- just having a good time.)
    		Lavender

    
    
    
    Ray........thanks amundo.
    
    
    Gitzit'
    
    

    Due to a change in plans, I am available for the tourney.   I know it's 
    late, but does anyone need a backdeck partner?  I live 5 min. from
    Mono. and guarantee ya I'll be on time!  If interested, please give me
    a call at DTN: 273-5756 or at home tonight 508-297-0725.  Hope to see
    ya!
    
    Dave A.
    

I've got just one small question...



	W H Y   A M   I   D O I N G   T H I S   A G A I N  ! ! ? ?    


Flether and I went out yesterday for a few hours of prefishing (er, excuse 
me, more like total abuse!).  Aside from fighting the typical gale-force 
winds that Monomonac is known for, the pickeral (and a few yellow perch) 
were having a field day with our baits!  I think MassMaster was the one that 
suggested a pool for pickeral last year...it's beginning to sound better all 
the time!  (BTW...remember to ask Fletcher how to LIP A PICKERAL!  He's good 
at it!)

Water temps are considerably cooler than last year's tourney by almost 7-8 
degrees!  In fact, Fletcher had to reach down to adjust the LCR transducer 
and his hand was blue when he pulled it out!  Aaaarrrghh!  We were talking 
about blowing this thing off and heading north for some REAL smallmouth 
fishing.

I don't believe that last year so many of you (me included) swore never to 
do Monomonac again and here we are...subjecting ourselves to more abuse.  
Well, it looks like Lavender and Hootin' Coots have the right idea.  Hey 
Jack, bring plenty of brew...Fletch and I may end up joining you EARLY (like 
7:05 AM!)

Well...I guess we'll see you all there.  I'd say "good luck" but that won't 
even help.  Anyone got a good seine net I can borrow?

-HSJ-

    
    
    	re. .71
    
    	This is looking better and better for my ONE fish all the
    	time...:-)
    
    	Either that or HSJ is trying to whittle down the competion...:-)
    
    	Sounds like RULE #1 will be very prevalent tomorrow.
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    

    re.71
    
    Really Joe, you should at least wait until AFTER the tournament to
    start with your excuses!
    
    I guess Joe was hoping he'd get a few folks to stay home with his
    dismal report - so he'd have less people to embarass himself in front
    of tomorrow!!
    
    Remember boys and girls, it's not too late to sign up - and even if you
    don't sign up - just show up tomorrow and your in!
    
    looking forward to meeting a few new folks tomorrow,
    
    donmac

HEY DON...

I said we caught a lot of pickeral and perch, but I DIDN'T say that we 
DIDN'T catch bass!  (Fletcher's 3" smallie saved the day!!!)

Ahyup...as usuall, it's gonna be interesting.  

BTW...I bumped into Ranger Ron up here in MK.  It looks like the same 
"wimp-bug" that TBDW has has also infected RR.  He's not showing up either!

Damn!  I needed the $$$.  

Look forward to seeing some new faces.

-HSJ- 

BTW...if anyone sees a small red & white bobber out there with a line 
attached, leave it alone.  My 3 lber is at the other end.

	Good Luck to all....

	Maybe there's not alot of Bass cause a record 10lber is in there

	eating them all up.... if that's the case??? Maybe one of you

	will be lucky (I mean't skillful) enough to land it. 

	...and release it of course.

	Remember rule 1...

	Johnny Roach

    Well I don't see any notes about the tourney so I guess that there
    weren't too many fish caught! OK who was the lucky person that the
    only bass? I hope the person that did catch him was able to keep him
    alive so that wonderful body of water can be used next year for
    another Fall Classic!!
    
    I'm sorry that I wasn't able to make it but I had previous plans
    for saturday. So lets hear those fish story about the one (only one)
    that got away.
    
    Bass-O-Matic
     

    I'm sure John will post the rundown with exact weights, the top
    4 went *something* like:
    
    1. Frenchy and Mick Rogers 		- 2 fish - 4lbs
    2. Ray Tadry & Ken Kulp 		- 1 fish - 3lbs xoz?
    3. Bassin Bob and Rick Palmer	- 1 fish - 1lb 5oz
    
    4. DonMac & Harbormaster		- 1 fish - 1lb 3oz
    
    I don't think any other keepers were weighed in but I may be wrong.
    
    Overall another Monomonac tournament with a very low fish count, but it
    was a nice day and I think we all had a good time. 
    
    Congrats to all!
    
    donmac

    
    
    	Donmac...John had what HE called a keeper...:-)  I would have
    	called it MIGHTY close!!!
    
    	I enjoyed the day of fishing, would have enjoyed it more if it
    	was a day of catching.  
    
    	Along with my thanks to those that made it happen, I REALLY have
    	to thank Bassin' Bob on his lesson of "how to expand ones
    	livewell".....:-)  Donmac...put me down for one copy of the video
    	on that one.
    
    	If we can't get another "soft" water tourney going this year....
    	Then......BRING ON THE CLAN....I am ready for the hard stuff!!
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    	
    
    

    
    	My partner and I would like to thank Don Mac and John for putting
    a fabulous(sp) tourney,and everybody who participated.The weather was
    great and the fish were cooperating.Except for my trailer breaking in
    half it was a great day.
    
    	For those who would like to know our secret for catching the lunker
    and managing to grab first place,well we don't have one.:-) We used our
    favorite lure, a little Rebel frog and fished the shore.Both hit about
    10 feet from shore in about 4 to 6 feet of water.The 1st one in the
    cove on the left after coming of the channel and the lunker in another
    cove in the fingers.
    
    	I wish I could have been at the weight in to congradulate everybody
    who caught fish and participated,but I had to find a way to get the
    boat home in one piece.A good friend brought his trailer so that I
    could put my boat on it.
    
    Again Thank you 
    Looking to the next tourney
    The team of Frenchy and Mick Rogers
    
    
    PS: I wish I could have spent the prize money on fishing equipment but
    now will be spent on a new trailer. :-(

    Yeah, might know DonMac would forget MY *keeper*, and it was 12".
    
    Before I get to the stat's I would like to thank Bassin' Bob for
    the launch time entertainment, it was great. Hey Bassin' Bob, if
    I were you I would make it a habit of carrying TWO plugs, just be
    sure to label which plug goes in which *HOLE*.
    
    Out of the twelve teams entered there was only five boats that caught
    fish. The winning team did arrive right at the tourny start time
    and I forgot to check their livewell. If you guys caught that fish
    in that lake I'ed like to know what kind of growth hormones you
    started him on that morning????
    
    
    1ST PLACE  Frenchy and Mick Rodgers   2LM (3lb Lunker) Total 4LB
    2ND PLACE  Ray Tadry and Ken Kulp     1SM              Total 2.1LB
    3RD PLACE  Bassin'Bob and John Simmons 1LM             Total 1.5LB
    4TH PLACE  DonMac and Harbormaster    1LM              Total 1.3LB
    5TH PLACE  John E. and Roger B.       1LM              Total 1LB
    And every body else came in 6th.
    
    I say we stock that place before we fish it again!!
    
    
    John. 
    
    

    
    
    
    	Hey John....you made my day........that's right....my FIRST
    	top ten finish........:-)
    
    	And who said I didn't know how to fish??......don't answer that!
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    

    Sorry John, that's right you did sneak that one in.... 8^)
    
    And geez, I forgot to mention "Wrong Hole Puishys" fiasco!!!
    
    For those who were not there... As Bob was launching his boat HSJ
    jokingly asked Bob if he had his drain plug in.  Bob boasted, 
    "Of course, I NEVER for get MY drainplug!"
    
    15 minutes or so later we see Rick Palmer running for Bob's tow
    vehicle, "Bob's boat is sinking!"
    
    Sure enough here comes Bob toward the launch, his rear deck about 4"
    above the water!  Tackle boxes and coolers floating in the bottom of 
    his boat!  What a sight and I got it on video! 
    
    When he got the boat out of the water it turns out he was right, he did
    not forget to put his plug in - he had put in the wrong hole!!  He had 
    plugged his livewell drain hole!
    
    Great show Bob!  
    
    donmac

    Congratulations to the winners.  Thanks to the organizers.
    
    As I mentioned to one or two of you, this will be my last tournament
    on Monomonac.  Not because I haven't had fun.  I've caught my limit
    of that despite no keeper bass in 2 attempts.  No, friends, I'm
    heading back south.  I begin Sales training Nov. 27 and upon successful
    completion by the end of March, I report for work in Knoxville,
    Tenn.  ( I will spend Nov-Mar split between here and there ).  I
    hope I'll be around for the Ice Tourney and Worcester show.  I haven't
    decided on a new home lake yet, but I see no reason not to drive
    the 2 hours to Dale Hollow the next time y'all fish Monomonac. 
    
    On an even more serious note, a word of caution around the dangers
    of hooks and other sharp objects.  My partner caught a 180 pounder
    at Monomonac - himself.  He was pulling on a lure that had caught
    on the canvas and it flew back and caught him INSIDE THE EYELID.
    I don't know how he missed his eye.  I had to push the barb through
    his eyelid to cut it off.  We've probably all had a few close calls.
    This is closer than I care to contemplate.  Be careful, guys.
    
    -SSS- M.D.

    Steve, you'll be missed at the furture tournaments.  Hope you can make
    it for the ice tourny and the expo - and hope you new job works out for
    ya!
    
    Geez, that's about the worst 'getting hoked' story I've heard, he's
    real lucky... and wow, that must have been awful pulling that sucker
    out... I wouldn't want to be on either end of that operation...
    
    donmac

    Thanks to John and DonMac for a great tournament.
    Bob Rheault and Dan McCabe had a great time and
    are looking forward to the next one.
    
    Thanks again
    
    Bob and Dan

    
    
        I would also like to thank Don and John for putting on the tourney.
    My team got skunked but I still had a good time. I had two that got
    away but whether they were legal size I'll never know. My partner had a
    great day if you count pickeral and perch. I never got a fish closer
    then five feet from the boat. Well thanks again and please don't rush
    the ice I'm sure there are still a few good fishing days left.
    
    Dave Campbell and Mike Katopodis
    

    Gitzit,
    	
    	Oh sure,fish with me and we get a LOUSY 16th. Fish without me and
    you move up 10 places to 6th and don't even catch a fish. There is no
    justice in the world.
    
    						Gary

Yup.  The CURSE of Monomonac was with most of us ... AGAIN!

Thnaks to Bassin Bob for the early morn entertainment.  It now appears that 
Bassin Bob has a new for himself...

			B _ N G - H O L E   B O B!


If you need to fill in the blank, it's obviously a vowel; A E I O or U.

hmmm... is it  BANG-HOLE BOB?
	
	No...but we all did get a big BANG out of the fiasco!

OK, then...is it BENG-HOLE BOB?

	Nope...that doesn't fit.

Well then, let's try BING-HOLE BOB.

	Wrong, again.  

Alright, let's try BONG-HOLE BOB.

	No, but you're getting closer!

Geez, I give up.  There's only one vowel left.  It couldn't be a "U"??

	THAT'S IT!!

So BB now can be called BHB!!


Thanks for the fun time!

BTW...anyone get that dog's license #??  

-HSJ-

    
    	John,we did use some Acme instant growth pill,guarantied to turn
    any minnow into a lunker size keeper.By the way if it grew to that size 
    in a couple of hours,by the next tourney it will be a monster. :-)
    
    	Donmac,how much for the video of BB submarine?? It would make a
    nice addition to my Sports Illustrated sport follies. :-)
    
    
    Frenchy

    No charge!  Just send me a tape and I'll be glad to copy the tourny
    video on there.  Remember, don't blame me for the footage when I'm in
    the picture!  It's a good thing the Harbormaster is a better fisherman
    than videographer!
    
    donmac
    
    ps: if you act now I'll even include the first part of that tape which
    shows me collecting my 1st place overall and lunker for the year 
    trophies at the ABC final tourny/cookout!  8^)

    Hey Frenchy, just wait.  Donmac confided to me that he had sold
    the tape to SI.  Look for it to appear in the next rev. of Sports
    Bloopers sent free to all new subscribers.